Friday, May 27, 2022
Derek Alter ego encapsulates Campbell’s competitive nature
Stillwater man taken to hospital after being stabbed
Teyte Holcomb News Editor A Stillwater resident is in the hospital after being stabbed in the town late Wednesday night. The Stillwater Police Department was called to the scene on South Burdick regarding a stabbing, according to police officials. The victim was transported to Stillwater Medical Center from the scene of the crime and later transferred to OU Medical Center for the reported injuries. The suspect is 44-year-old Kevin Dalton, a Stillwater resident. Witnesses gave officers a description of the suspect, which led to the location and arrest of Dalton. The suspect has been arrested, but not convicted. This is an ongoing story, and will be updated once more information becomes available. news.ed@ocolly.com
Branson Evans A “Step Brothers” inspired nickname explains Justin Campbell’s light hearted approach beyond the mound.
Campbell strives for pressure. He seeks high-level competition to improve. At times, when Justin allows an opponent to put his pitch in play, he blurts profanities. To his teammates, he’s known as Derek. Adam Engel The legend of Derek began Co-Editor-in-Chief a year ago. Campbell’s father, Jeff, laughs as he tells the story. Justin Campbell paces in front “Justin was getting into his of the lockers, music pumping through mode,” Jeff said. “He just puts the face his headphones. Footsteps follow the on. Doesn’t want to talk to anyone but rhythm. His coat’s hood drapes over that’s usually for all pitchers.” his head. It reminds his teammates of When Alix Garcia, a nowthis routine. Don’t talk to Campbell. former OSU first baseman, noticed He’s entering the zone. Justin’s pregame antics, the nickname “I’ll just say in my head that no emerged. one is better than you,” he told OSU Before a game, Garcia and his Max. “They shouldn’t be on the same teammates like to keep the mood field or even the same batter’s box.” light. They’ll joke with others. An That’s the routine, hours before attempt to ease pregame nerves. Justin the Cowboys’ ace throws his first pitch embraces the pressure. He walked on a Friday night. toward Garcia with an emotionless exVisualization before realization. pression. No smile. Just pure intensity. That glimpse into Campbell’s “I’m like, ‘Oh my goodness, did competitive nature can be viewed on something happen at home or what’s Friday nights. In front of a posse of going on?’ Garcia said. “I walked scouts armed with radar guns and up to him and I was like, ‘Hey, man, clipboards, his draft stock rises. Acwhat’s going on? Are we good to go?’ cording to MLB.com, Campbell is He just said, ‘I’ve never been more projected as the 33rd overall pick to ready in my life.’ I didn’t need him to Baltimore in the 2022 MLB Draft. But say anything else. I knew exactly what it’s Campbell’s emotion and competi- was going to happen. He went out and tive nature that distinguish himself he delivered one of his better games.” from his skill. Friday nights are Derek’s time.
The nickname’s origin traces back to Justin’s favorite movie, “Step Brothers.” In the film, Derek Huff, the main antagonist, is the successful younger brother of Brennan Huff. Derek flaunts his wealth by owning helicopters and driving luxury cars. Brennan, 39, is unemployed and lives with his mother. Derek rarely jokes. He always attempts to one up his brother no matter how embarrassing the moment may be. Justin embarrasses hitters. He strives to be the best on his team. “Everybody looks at Derek as such a bad guy in that film,” Garcia said. “Yeah, in the grand scheme of things he probably is but if you look at Derek’s intensity at a daily level, Justin’s is matched or if not surpassed that in a good way. But the nickname is temporary. Friday nights are Derek’s time. Since the nickname, Justin evolved into a two-faced pitcher with a milliondollar arm. Off the mound, he’s the opposite of intense. “It’s literally two different people from when I pitch and when I’m not pitching,” Justin said. “I’m a complete goofball when I’m not starting or not on the field.” See Derek on 3
Courtesy Stillwater PD Suspect Kevin Dalton (pictured above) has been arrested after a reported stabbing occurred late Wednesday night in Stillwater.
Gunman kills 21 and injures 17 in school shooting in Uvalde, Texas Mallory Pool Staff Reporter
Uvalde yesterday,” Abbott said Wednesday in a press conference. “Anyone who shoots his grandmother in the face has to have evil in his heart, but it is far more evil for someone to gun down little kids.” On May 17, Ramos purchased the first of two rifles from a federally licensed dealer in the Uvalde area according to state Sen. John Whitmire, who spoke with investigators. Ramos bought 375 rounds of ammunition the next day and purchased the second rifle last Friday. Both firearms were AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles. This predominantly Latino town was the site of the deadliest school shooting since the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in December 2012.
A gunman shot and killed 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, injuring 17 more. Salvador Ramos was then shot and killed by police after he locked himself in a fourth-grade classroom with the victims. The wounded included Ramos’s 66-year-old grandmother, who he shot in the face, before heading to Robb Elementary School with a backpack full of several magazines of ammunition. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reported that Ramos had no known criminal or mental health history. See Uvalde on 4 “Evil swept across
Courtesy Tribune News Service A woman cries Tuesday, May 24, 2022, as she leaves the Uvalde Civic Center, in Uvalde, Texas. At least 14 students and one teacher were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, according to Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott.